The SC Comicon hosted its 10th anniversary convention on April 6-7, 2024, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina. Thousands of comic fans filled the exhibitor hall to buy comics and pop culture collectibles, meet comic creators and celebrity guests, and show off their cosplay.
Creator guests who attended the show included Jason Crosby (Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids), Peter Cutler (Tiki Zombie), Mike Faber (Star Trek), Veronica and Andy Fish (Archie Comics), Lance Footer (Upper Deck card artist), Ron Garney (Savage Sword of Conan), Guy Gilchrist (The Muppets comic strip), Bill Golliher (Archie Comics), Jae Lee (Batman/Superman), Stéphane Roux (Birds of Prey), Jim Shooter (former Marvel Editor in Chief), Andy Smith (Astonishing Comics), and Jim Steranko (Captain America). Jim Lee, the DC Comics publisher and Chief Creative Officer, participated in a special fan experience on Saturday.
Media guests at the show were Justin Briner (My Hero Academia), Nakia Burrise and Jason Faunt (Power Rangers), Luci Christian (North America), Amber Lee Connors (Attack on Titan), Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Danhausen (pro wrestler), Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Kate Flannery (The Office), Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th), Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba), William Shatner (Star Trek), Sonny Strait (Dragonball Z), and others.
Gemstone Publishing and Hake’s Auctions represented Geppi Family Enterprises at the convention. Gemstone’s Editor – Digital Amanda Sheriff told attendees about Overstreet Access, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide’s online guide, the upcoming 54th edition of the Guide, and The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide to Lost Universes #2. Hake’s Consignment Manager Josiah Sunell and Photographer/Designer Madison Gillespie previewed their May online-only auction, promoted the July premier auction, and discussed consignments with collectors.
Vendors included 168 Dragon Trading Inc, A Steampunked Life, Amazing Heroes, Armory Quest, Bedrock City Comics, Blue Moon Menagerie, Bona Fide Comics, Burns Comics, Buzz Comics, Captains Comics and Toys, Chicago Costume, The Colors of Cosplay, Comic Sanctum, Creative Image Designs, The Deck Box, Empire Games, Fandom Metalworks, Gamers4Gamers, Groundbreaking Comics, House of Anime, J&D Toys and Collectibles, JP’s Horror, Kymera Press, Mario’s Comics, Moving Pictures, Mystic Treasures, New Force Comics, PopCycled Baubles, Red Finds Games, Richard’s Comics, Smashers Comics, Spencer’s Classic Comics, The Toy Federation, Tidbits & Tasties, TNT Comics, Top Spin Comics, Toynk Toys, Utopia Toys and Models, and Video Game Corner, among others.
SC Comicon is true to the “comic” portion of its name with comics making up a large number of the vendors. They sold everything from the Golden to Modern Ages, with $1 books up to the keys and first appearances. The books covered the gamut of genres with superheroes, horror, science fiction, family titles, kids’ books, and more. Other vendors sold new and vintage action figures, manga and anime, apparel, patterned bags, tabletop gaming supplies, steampunk material, prop weapons, and much more.
Cosplayers were prevalent at SC Comicon and strutted their stuff for a cosplay photo shoot, costume contest, and cosplay runway. The contest was split into categories for kids, beginners, those at the intermediate level, and the master class.
The tenth installment of SC Comicon was a busy, successful event with vendors reporting positive sales, and attendees expressing their enjoyment throughout the weekend.
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